HR 5862 · 95th Congress · Government corporations

Columbia Basin Energy Corporation Act

Introduced 1977-03-31· Sponsored by Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1977-03-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Columbia Basis Energy Corporation Act -- Creates the Columbia Basis Energy Corporation to be responsible for establishing and maintaining a balance between the supply of and demand for electric energy in the Pacific Northwest region. Declares that reducing the demand for energy shall be given equal consideration along with increasing the supply of energy. Establishes procedures governing the operation of the Corporation and its Board of Directors. Requires public hearings prior to Board decisions on major policy questions. Directs the Corporation to give preference and priority to public bodies and cooperatives in disposal of electric energy generated in connection with project under this Act. Imposes limitations and conditions upon sales and deliveries of electricity for use outside the Pacific Northwest region. Directs the Corporation to encourage conservation of electric energy and to encourage use of alternate forms of energy. Directs the Corporation to provide complete finding for energy conservation activities. Details criteria to be considered in the establishment of rate schedules for energy produced by the Corporation, to be prepared by the Board subject to Federal Power C…

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